Zombie Village Gets Conditional Pass Despite Missing Permits

Zombie Village on Jones Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin district received a conditional pass during its October 16 health department reinspection, allowing the restaurant to continue serving customers while addressing minor permit display violations. The establishment, located at 441 Jones Street near Powell St BART, was cited for one minor violation during this inspection - failure to properly display required operating permits and license certificates in a conspicuous location.

Inspection Details

Inspector John Wells found that both the current H-86 License Certificate and Permit to Operate were not posted as required by California Retail Food Code Section 114381. The restaurant must obtain a current License Certificate from the SF Tax Collector's Office and a duplicate Permit to Operate from Environmental Health, then display both documents prominently for public viewing. Despite this administrative oversight, the reinspection revealed significant progress from previous violations. The dishwasher was found providing proper 50 parts per million chlorine sanitizer levels, and food safety manager and food handler cards were available for inspector review - both issues that had been corrected since the last visit.

Administrative Compliance Required

The permit display violation represents a minor administrative requirement rather than a food safety concern. Public display of permits and health grades allows consumers to make informed dining decisions while ensuring transparency in restaurant operations. The violation will be rechecked during the next routine inspection scheduled for the facility. Restaurant manager Alex Sharry received the inspection report, though documentation indicates some resistance to signing the official paperwork. The establishment can continue normal operations while working to obtain and properly display the required documentation.

Previous Inspection History

The October 16 reinspection followed a previous inspection on October 2 that also resulted in a conditional pass. The restaurant's inspection history shows ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with health department standards while addressing minor operational issues. This pattern of conditional passes indicates Zombie Village is operating safely while working through administrative and minor procedural corrections. The restaurant serves the busy Tenderloin neighborhood, providing dining options for residents and workers in an area well-served by public transportation including Powell Street BART and multiple Muni lines.

Continued Operations

The conditional pass status allows Zombie Village to maintain normal business hours and continue serving customers without interruption. The minor nature of the permit display violation poses no immediate health risk to diners, as the establishment demonstrated proper food safety protocols during the inspection. Inspector Wells can be reached at (415) 252-3801 or john.wells@sfdph.org for any questions regarding the inspection results. The restaurant is expected to correct the permit display issues before its next scheduled routine inspection. The October 16 reinspection, conducted between 6:15 PM and 6:30 PM, demonstrates the health department's commitment to working with local businesses to ensure compliance while allowing continued service to the community. Zombie Village's location in the heart of the Tenderloin provides important dining options for the neighborhood's diverse population.